A Boil Water Advisory has been issued for Pembina Valley Water Co-op customers on the Red River Regional distribution system.
A distribution pump failure on Saturday led to the loss of water pressure throughout the system. According to the public notice issued by the Province, distribution depressurization can compromise the safety of the water supply; therefore, a boil water advisory has been issued to ensure public health protection in the following locations:
• Portions of the RM of Montcalm – includes St. Joseph and The Town of Letellier, South of PTH 201 West to HWY 75, and East to the Red River
• RM of Stanley (Reinfeld & Schanzenfeld)
• RM of Rhineland
• Town of Altona
• Portions of the Municipality of Emerson-Franklin – Town of Emerson and all water users supplied by the Town of Emerson as well as customers West of the Red River.
• Halbstadt-Marais Water Cooperative
• Altona Rural Water Cooperative
Until further notice, all water used for consumption should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute before it is used for:
• Drinking and ice making
• Preparing beverages, such as infant formula
• Preparing food, including washing fruits and vegetables
• Brushing teeth
It is not necessary to boil tap water used for other household purposes, such as laundry or washing dishes. Adults and older children that are able to avoid swallowing the water can wash, bathe, or shower. Young children should be sponge bathed. If boiling is not practical, an alternate and safe supply of water should be used for consumptive purposes; i.e. bottled water
The Boil Water Advisory will remain in effect until the water supplied by this water system no longer presents a risk to public health. You will be notified when the advisory has been rescinded.
• Blumengart Colony
• Roseau River First Nation